Upcoming

College legend Thomas Jefferson Lamar will be the subject of President Tom Bogart’s address for Convocation, which is scheduled for 11:15 a.m., Aug. 30, in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre of the Clayton Center. Watch the website for details.

For his Senior Study, history major Michael Arpino ’12 detailed the development of the United States Navy between 1880 and 1919. Read more.

The Campaign for Anderson Hall

When Anderson Hall was constructed in 1870, it was simply a three-story, brick rectangular building. In this video, former registrar Martha Hess ’67 talks about the addition of the “Fayerweather Annex” in 1892, which doubled Anderson Hall’s size.

Pittsburgh

On July 1, John Campbell ’70 and wife Sharon hosted a lovely gathering for alumni and friends at who were in town for the PC(USA) General Assembly in Pittsburgh. Attending were (front row, l-r) Karen Kennedy ’61, Campus Minister the Rev. Dr. Anne McKee, Harry Albert, hosts Sharon and John Campbell ’70, Jeanne Humes ’70; (back row, l-r) Church Relations Director Kathleen Farnham, Carolyn Lime Albert ’55, Robert Emmert ’61 and MC President Tom Bogart.

Academics

ART BY MC PROFESSORS SELECTED FOR SHOWS, MUSEUMS

Two works by Dr. Carl Gombert have been selected for the prestigious Red Clay Survey competition (one receiving the Purchase Award). Also, Gombert and Mark Hall have had work selected for a national juried exhibition in Massachusetts. Read the release

Admissions

STUDENTS STILL BEING ADMITTED FOR FALL 2012

It isn’t too late for incoming freshmen and transfer students to make the decision to come to MC. Our online application is easy and free, and financial aid and scholarships are still available! Know someone who would be a good fit? Refer him or her to MC today.

Athletics

COLLEGE NOW OFFICIALLY, ENTIRELY IN THE USA SOUTH CONFERENCE

The football program has competed in the USA South since 2005, and as of July 1, all of the College’s teams will compete in this conference that includes schools from Virginia to Georgia. Read more about MC’s move to full membership.

Clayton Center for the Arts

THEATRE FESTIVAL GETS UNDERWAY JULY 27

Six productions in three days! The festival, which celebrates community theatre, opens with the dedication of the Nita Eckles West Stage, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., July 27. West taught drama and speech for 42 years, starting the College’s theatre department in 1899. Watch the Clayton Center website for details.

Church Relations

PC(USA) HIGHER EDUCATION SUNDAY IS AUG. 12

This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to remind congregations of their college students and the important mission of church-related colleges and campus ministry centers. If you would like to share information about MC in the pulpit, classroom or youth room, please contact Kathleen Farnham at 865.981.8217 or kathleen.farnham@maryvillecollege.edu.

Alumni

CHECK OUT THE PROGRESS OF THE $1M ANDERSON HALL ALUMNI CLASS CHALLENGE!

How is your class doing? Totals will be updated monthly on the website, and winning classes will be recognized during Homecoming 2013. Be sure to encourage your classmates to participate! If you have questions, please contact Carrie McConkey, Regional Advancement Officer. Please give to this important project.